11 Ryokan & Hotels in Achi, Nagano With Onsen That You Can Gaze up at Starry Skies From

11 Ryokan & Hotels in Achi, Nagano With Onsen That You Can Gaze up at Starry Skies From
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When it comes to special occasions such as birthdays or couples' anniversaries, you want to have a memorable experience. Achi Village Nagano, where you can see ``Japan's best starry sky,'' is the place where their wishes will come true. There are ryokan that include starry sky night tours at Heaven Sonohara, rooms with open-air baths, luxury ryokan you can stay for a moment of luxury, inns where you can enjoy Shinshu beef, and hot spring inns with plenty of baths. We will introduce you to ryokan where two people can relax and enjoy the star-filled sky.

To "Achi Village" where you can meet the finest starry sky

[Achi Village Nagano] Heavens Sonohara Japan's best starry sky

If you are traveling as a couple, why not take a romantic hot onsen trip to Achi Village, which is said to have the best starry sky in Japan? Achi Village, located in the southern part Nagano, has clear air and a beautiful starry sky. A ``Paradise in the Sky Night Tour'' is also held at ``Heavens Sonohara,'' where you can ride a ropeway and watch the stars from an altitude of 1,400 meters.Inns in Achi ryokan also incorporate this into their accommodation plans, and offer transportation throughout the village. It's making stargazing fun.

*Please check the official Heavens Sonohara website for the dates of the Tenku no Rakuen Night Tour at Heavens Sonohara.

It's like lotion. Be healed by the thick onsen

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The starry sky is not the only attraction of Achi Village. onsen have a lotion-like consistency that keeps the skin moisturized, so it is also known as a “water for beautiful skin.” In addition, the scenery of the satoyama in each season is also a highlight. From the beginning of April to the beginning of May, the whole area of Achi Village is in full bloom with peach blossoms, creating a landscape like a paradise. In the summer, enjoy the cool air of the highlands and relax while gazing at the Milky Way and the constellation Scorpio. Autumn leaves and the Cassiopeia constellation floating high in the sky, winter landscape and the Orion constellation... How about staying at ryokan in Achi Village and taking a trip for two to be soothed by the night sky, onsen, and the scenery?

1. onsen Onsen Otogitei Kofu

Starry sky tour, free drink, cute interior. This is a fairyland for grown-ups

Starry sky tour, free drink, and cute interior. This is a fairyland for adults3144651

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"Otogitei Kofu" is a purely Japanese-style ryokan with a wide veranda in a Japanese-style room. The fairy tale-themed interior has a fantastic world view scattered throughout, starting with the lobby, creating a cute and relaxing atmosphere. After strolling around the hotel, sit on the veranda of your room and relax with a cup of tea.

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At night, you can fully enjoy the hot spring while bathing in the starry sky of Achi Village. The body and mind will be soothed by the smooth “beauty hot water” after bathing. After onsen, we recommend participating in the inn's own "PREMIUM-Night" tour. You can take a microbus from the inn to a scenic starry sky point in Achi Village. It's a nice service even when the "Starry Sky Night Tour" of "Heaven's Sonohara" is not being held.

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Dinner is also a fairy tale theme, and the tableware and presentation are also enjoyable. In particular, the famous “Sea of Clouds Tamatebako” is a must-have Instagrammable item with smoke coming out of it. In autumn, there is also a plan that uses matsutake mushrooms, so you can enjoy seasonal ingredients from the mountains. In addition, the drinks at dinner are inclusive style, and I am very satisfied that I can have them freely. Breakfast is Kokonoe-zen with plenty of ingredients from Shinshu. You can relax in the morning with plenty of the blessings of Satoyama.

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onsen Onsen Otogitei Kofu

Nagano / Ina / ryokan

onsen Onsen Otogitei Kofu
address
490 Chisato, Achi Village, Shimoina District, Nagano
access
[By car] About 15 minutes from Iida Yamamoto IC on the Chuo Expressway, about 5 minutes from Sonohara IC [By train] About 30 minutes by bus from Iida Station

2. Tsukikawa onsen Noguma no Sho Tsukikawa

About 3 minutes by car to "Japan's best starry sky". Forget the time in the rock open-air bath

About 3 minutes by car to "Japan's best starry sky". Forget the time in the rock open-air bath 3144681

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"Noguma no Shotsukigawa" is about 3 minutes by car from the gondola platform "Heaven Sonohara". There is also a plan with transportation for the starry sky night tour, so it is recommended for couples who want to enjoy night events. You can also see the sea of clouds in the early morning. The area around the inn is quiet and dark, perfect for viewing the starry sky. The open-air bath where you can look up at the sky is also exceptional.

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An open-air rock bath where you can enjoy seasonal scenery such as cherry blossoms and fresh greenery in spring, autumn leaves in autumn, and snowy scenery in winter. At night, you can spend a blissful time soaking in onsen while gazing at the sky full of stars. Let's enjoy the thick natural onsen.

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You can see the sky full of stars from your room. If you are a couple who drinks alcohol, it is convenient to go to the starry sky night tour by picking up from the hotel. Please join us by all means.

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Tsukikawa Onsen onsen Tsukikawa (Tsukikawa Onsen Nogumanosho Gessen)

onsen Onsen Nokuma no Sho Tsukikawa

Nagano / Ina / ryokan

hotel fee
JPY from 7,200
address
4092-7 Chisato, Achi Village, Shimoina District Nagano
access
25 minutes from Iida Yamamoto IC, 5 minutes from Chuo Expressway Sonohara IC from Nagoya
Staying time
15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など

3. Hirugami Onsen Hirugami Grand Hotel Tenshin

Relax and enjoy onsen in a wide variety of bathtubs

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"Hirugami Grand Hotel Tenshin" warms your heart with a courteous welcome as soon as you arrive. There are two guest rooms with open-air baths on the 3rd floor of Ten no Yakata. Recommended for couples and special trips. The reasonably priced "Kokoro no Yakata" has rooms on the "Achigawa" side and the morning market side. There are modern Japanese-Western style rooms and Western-style rooms, so you can choose according to your preference.

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"Tenchi no Yu" on the 1st floor has 4 types of baths: an indoor bath, a sleeping bath, a pottery bath, and an open-air bath. There is also a large public bath with a view that covers the entire 7th floor, and there is also a sauna. It would be nice to stay overnight and fully enjoy onsen.

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Dinner and breakfast are Japanese kaiseki meals served either at the restaurant, at the meal disposal, or in the hall. The menu consists of about 10 dishes, including Japanese beef steak and many other local ingredients. You can also order local delicacies such as wild vegetables, matsutake mushrooms, and sweetfish by special order. Breakfast is a healthy Japanese breakfast. The hearty breakfast will satisfy both your stomach and mind from morning.

Detailed information

Hirugami Onsen Hirugami Grand Hotel Tenshin

Nagano / Ina / ryokan

Hirugami Onsen Hirugami Grand Hotel Tenshin
address
Nagano 331-5, Chisato, Achimura, Shimoina-gun
access
Approximately 10 minutes by car from Chuo Expressway "Sonohara IC" / Approximately 10 minutes by car from Chuo Expressway "Iida Yamamoto IC" / Approximately 30 minutes by bus or taxi from JR "Iida Station" / From JR "Tenryukyo Station" Approximately 20 minutes by taxi

4. Hirugami Onsen onsen Keigetsu

Heal your fatigue in the atmospheric public bath and eat plenty of Shinshu beef

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"Hinchoan Keigetsu" has a large public bath and an open-air bath made entirely of Koya maki. If you're staying as a couple, we recommend the onsen style room with a half-open-air hot spring bath, or the modern twin Japanese-Western style room. In the rooms with indoor baths, you can relax in the elegant bathtub made of ancient cypress. In addition to a plan that includes transportation to "Heaven's Sonohara", this inn also offers a plan that includes a "Starry Sky Walk" where you can enjoy the starry sky at a spot over 1000m above sea level.

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This is the pride of the inn, "Takano Maki Natural onsen Large Public Bath." The 100% natural hot spring water of “Hirugami onsen” without adding any water is slightly lukewarm and will moisturize your skin. It's spacious, so you can stretch out your limbs and relax. Be sure to try the open-air bath where you can feel the refreshing breeze.

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For dinner, how about the popular Shinshu Beef Kaiseki? Mainly meat-based, with Shinshu beef stone-grilled as the main dish, and beef dishes such as grilled Shinshu beef nigiri. We also recommend the kaiseki course meal plan of "Murasawa Beef", which is raised in the local Achi Village and is said to be a phantom wagyu beef because of the small number of shipments. In autumn, the "Matsutake Plan" using locally grown matsutake mushrooms will also appear. ryokan is perfect for gourmet couples.

Official details

onsen Onsen Nichoan Keigetsu

onsen Onsen Hichoan Keigetsu

Nagano / Ina / ryokan

hotel fee
JPY from 12,175
address
425 Chisato, Achi Village, Shimoina District, Nagano
access
Free pick-up from JR Iida Station (Advance reservation required last 17:00) 10 minutes from Chuo Expressway Iida Yamamoto IC. 10 minutes from Sonohara IC.
Staying time
15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など

5.Fudo Onsen onsen

Healing mountain views from all rooms. Forget the world with hearth dishes and open-air baths

Healing mountain views from all rooms. Forget this world with hearth dishes and open-air baths 3144677

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Fudo onsen Hanabishi is a single-family inn that stands at an altitude of about 1,200m. You can spend your time calmly like a hideout, and the reasonable accommodation fee is attractive. All rooms have a view of the mountains, and you can enjoy irori-cuisine with two private hot spring sources. ryokan is recommended for those who want to have a unique and memorable trip.

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An open-air bath where you can enjoy the scenery of the mountains full of greenery during the day and the sky full of stars at night. Fresh green in spring, forest bathing in summer, colored leaves in autumn, and snowy scenery in winter. It is also valuable to see frost-covered trees from the open-air bath in winter. We also recommend a trip to enjoy the frost-covered trees and onsen in February, the coldest month.

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In the evening, you can enjoy a hearth banquet. The staff will grill it for you, so you can relax and enjoy your meal while drinking sake. In addition, it is also possible to make special orders for local dishes such as horse sashimi, wild boar hot pot, and mountain women. Matsutake mushroom banquet dishes are popular in autumn, and you can enjoy them at a reasonable price only in a mountain village. Why not stay overnight and try both?

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Irori Kaiseki and Juhyo onsen Fudo Onsen Hanabishi (formerly Hanabishi)

Fudo Onsen onsen (Former: Hanabishi)

Nagano / Ina / ryokan

hotel fee
JPY from 10,600
address
254-1 Namiai, Achi Village, Shimoina District Nagano
access
40 minutes by car from Iida Station, 25 minutes from Sonohara IC, 15 minutes from Iida Yamamoto IC (get off here from Tokyo, Sonohara only from Nagoya)
Staying time
15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など

6. onsen Onsen Inn Sansui

A nostalgic old folk house-style ryokan, full of charm

A nostalgic old folk house-style ryokan, full of charm 3144663

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When you pass through the thatched roof gate, you will be greeted by a dry landscape garden and a Japanese garden at Oyado Sansui. You can spend time in the hotel barefoot or in tabi socks, and the feeling of relaxation is outstanding. There are various types of rooms, such as rooms with hearths, rooms with onsen hot spring baths, and designed Japanese-Western rooms with beds, but all of them are nostalgic and relaxing spaces. Lie down on the tatami mats and enjoy the "time to do nothing".

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The hotel has a large public bath, an open-air bath, a bedrock bath, a footbath, and a private family bath. The bedrock bath can be reserved for a fee. You can use it without hesitation, and the far-infrared effect will warm your body to the core. After taking a bath, you can enjoy coffee or beer at the footbath "Tarai Cafe," which has a large tub that turns into a bathtub.

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meal at the meal of a private room. You can relax and taste without worrying about other people's eyes. Dinner is a multi-course dinner featuring seasonal ingredients. There are also seasonal course meals, such as the "Upgraded Kaiseki" with beef tenderloin steak as the main dish, the plan with "carp washing (sashimi)" typical of Minami Shinshu, and the course with matsutake mushrooms in autumn. If you are a couple and want to use Halle Day, why not ♪ choose a slightly luxurious plan?

Official details

onsen Onsen Oyado Sansui

onsen Onsen Oyado Sansui

Nagano / Ina / ryokan

hotel fee
JPY from 8,250
address
290-1 Chisato, Achi Village, Shimoina District Nagano
access
40 minutes by bus from Iida Station on the JR Iida Line (free shuttle service available) / 10 minutes by car from Iida Yamamoto IC on the Chuo Expressway / 10 minutes by car from Sonohara IC on the Chuo Expressway

7. Achi Starry Inn Yamaboshi

A wide variety of guest rooms such as modern Japanese-style rooms, glamping rooms, and pet-friendly rooms are attractive.

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“Achi Hoshifuri no Yado Yamaboshi hotel&glamp YAMABOSHI” is ryokan and a glamping facility. There are plenty of guest rooms where you can stay with pets, so it is also recommended for couples who love dogs. As for onsen, you can enjoy the natural "Komaba onsen" at the bathhouse in the hotel. There is also a paid private sauna on the rooftop. You can sweat slowly with a 90-minute charter.

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The most attractive feature of "Yamaboshi" is the hearth cuisine. It is supervised by Tsune, a restaurant in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo that has won one star from a famous gourmet guide, and you can enjoy irori fireplace dishes that use mainly local ingredients. The meat is also particular about using Ozaki beef from Miyazaki. Sweetfish and char from the local Takumi Tenryu Ayu are salt-grilled or sashimi. The unique deep-fried river fish hand-rolled sushi is also popular. Enjoy delicious food that can only be tasted here.

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This is a large hemispherical glamping tent that does not feel closed. Once in a while, it would be nice to spend a romantic night looking at the stars in such an extraordinary space. In the case of the glamping plan, you can enjoy outdoor dishes such as Dutch oven dishes and paella.

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Yamaboshi

Yamaboshi

Nagano / Ina / Resort Hotel

hotel fee
JPY from 26,400
address
2007-4 Komaba, Achi Village, Shimoina District Nagano
access
About 7 minutes by car from Iida Yamamoto IC. Free pick-up available. / About 12 minutes by car from Sonohara IC.

8. onsen Sekitaitei Ishida

Achi Village's premier luxury ryokan. A charming inn with a Noh stage

Achi Village's premier luxury ryokan. A charming inn with a Noh stage3144674

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``Sekitai Tei Ishida'' is located along the Achi River and has a magnificent Ebisubishamon gate. A luxurious sukiya-style inn with a Noh stage in the lobby. You can enjoy the traditional performing arts of Southern Shinshu by local performers. All 17 rooms have different layouts, and various types of rooms are available, such as rooms with open-air baths, rooms with a hideaway concept with unusual furnishings, etc.

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The guest room with an open-air bath is the Yuzaki type. It is spacious and has a great sense of openness. It's nice to be able to soak in onsen whenever you like while gazing at the starry sky. The cave-style rock bath and open-air bath in the large public bath are also tasteful and spacious. For those who want to cherish their private time, there is also a free private bath. At night, you can enjoy traditional performing arts on the Noh stage and watch DVDs in the theater room. Then fall asleep under the starry sky.

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Dinner and breakfast are served in meal room or in a private room. Full-fledged kaiseki cuisine featuring ingredients from the mountain villages of Shinshu. The menu changes monthly, and you can fully enjoy seasonal ingredients such as salt-grilled sweetfish, matsutake mushrooms, and chestnuts. For breakfast, you can choose Japanese or Western style at check-in. The “31-zen (tanka-zen)” with 31 kinds of side dishes is also recommended for its special feeling. (Advance reservation required).

Official details

onsen Onsen Sekitaitei Ishida Ishida

onsen Sekitaitei Ishida

Nagano / Ina / ryokan

hotel fee
JPY from 34,100
address
Nagano 332-3, Chisato, Achimura, Shimoina-gun
access
Approximately 7 minutes from Chuo Expressway Iida Yamamoto IC / Approximately 25 minutes free transfer from JR Iida Station (advance reservation required) / Approximately 120 minutes by highway bus from Nagoya
Staying time
15:00(IN)〜 12:00(OUT)など

9. Hirugami Onsen Yurui no Yado Keizan

Warm hearth cuisine. A relaxing ryokan in the Hirugami onsen town

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Yurui no Yado Keizan is located in the Hirugami onsen town. The nostalgic "Ezantei" and "Rantei", which are mainly Japanese-style rooms, offer a panoramic view of the clear stream of the Achi River and the Hirugami onsen town. Enjoy a cup of tea on the wide porch and be soothed by the mountain scenery. Also, if you are traveling as a couple, we recommend the Japanese-modern room pictured, which was renovated in 2023.

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Depending on the plan, dinner will be hearth cuisine or kaiseki cuisine. The hearth dishes are steamed baskets of Minami-Shinshu Alps beef, mountain delicacies, and river delicacies, which are carefully grilled over charcoal. meal around the sunken hearth is perfect for couples who want to take a trip out of the ordinary. It seems to be especially delicious on cold days.

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An open-air bath with large stones arranged dynamically. At night, you can enjoy the hot water of "Hirugami onsen" in a fantastic atmosphere with gentle lighting. The indoor bath can be used even at night. There is also a private bath for a fee, so couples who want to soak in a leisurely bath without worrying about being seen by other people should try it.

Detailed information

Hirugami Onsen Yurui no Yado Keizan

Nagano / Ina / ryokan

Hirugami Onsen Yurui no Yado Keizan
address
407 Chisato, Achi Village, Shimoina District, Nagano
access
Approximately 30 minutes by bus or taxi from JR Iida Station / Approximately 10 minutes by car from Chuo Expressway Iida Yamamoto IC / Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes by Achi★Hirugami bus from JR Kamisuwa Station About 2 minutes walk from onsen”

10. Kurotake

Taisho Roman is the concept. Spend an extraordinary day at an inn full of atmosphere

Taisho Roman is the concept. An extraordinary day at an inn full of atmosphere 3144645

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When you pass through the gate and step into the premises, you will be enveloped in the atmosphere of Taisho Romance, "Kurotake." The retro beams and antique lighting will make you feel like you've traveled back in time to the Taisho period. The guest rooms are divided into 4 buildings: "i", "ro", "ha", and "ni". Especially, the room in "i building" has an open-air bath and a garden, and is recommended for couples. The “ro” and “ha” buildings are also spacious and come with open-air baths. You can enjoy the hot water privately while being surrounded by the starry sky.

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The open-air bath in the stone-made large public bath is quaint, and the spring quality is moist and soft, as if it sticks to your skin. Please be soothed by the high-quality hot water in an open space. At night, the free self-service bar "Night Bar" opens in the lobby, so be sure to stop by after taking a bath. You can have alcohol and soft drinks freely.

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Dinner is a creative “Shinshu Kyoto Modern Kaiseki” using ingredients from Shinshu. Luxurious ingredients such as "Alps salmon" raised by the clear stream and Kuroge Wagyu beef from Shinshu are also available, making it a satisfying meal. For breakfast, try the eccentric Japanese-Western style “Gentake-ryu Healing Morning Gozen”. There is a full menu of Shinshu vegetables, simmered dishes, grilled dishes, and freshly baked croissants. A morning market is also held about a 4-minute walk from the inn, so why not stop by after breakfast and pick up some fresh vegetables?

Detailed information

Kurotake

Nagano / Ina / ryokan

Kurotake
address
Nagano 331-8, Chisato, Achimura, Shimoina-gun
access
About 10 minutes from Sonohara IC on the Chuo Expressway (for Nagoya Kansai) and Iida Yamamoto IC (for Tokyo)

11. Hirugami onsen Hotel Hanaya

A 20 tatami mat private bath is also free♪Enjoy the extravagant space

A 20 tatami mat private bath is also free♪ Enjoy the extravagant space 3144657

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"Hotel Hanaya" is located on a hill overlooking the onsen town, where you can spend a quiet time with an open view. There are various types of rooms, such as the "special room" with a great view, the stylish "designer's guest room", the "detached guest room" where you can spend time without worrying about others, and the "Japanese-style bedroom". Even the general guest rooms are spacious with 10 tatami mats and a wide veranda. For a special stay for couples, we recommend choosing the special room shown in the photo. You can see onsen town and the Southern Alps from the large windows, and you can see the starry sky beautifully at night.

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You can use the spacious public baths, open-air baths, private open-air baths, and 20-tatami-mat private indoor baths as many times as you like for free. "Hirugami onsen" is characterized by its smooth texture that makes your skin smooth and comfortable. Soak in the hot spring water, which is like onsen, and be healed to your heart's content.

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For dinner, you can enjoy seasonal kaiseki cuisine that includes hand-made soba noodles, Shinshu beef, and local vegetables. For breakfast, wake up with fresh juice made from freshly squeezed apples typical of Nagano. There are plenty of side dishes that go well with freshly cooked rice, such as fluffy omelets and grilled fish, and you'll find yourself smiling.

Official details

Hirugami onsen Hotel Hanaya (Hirugami Onsen Hotel Hanaya)

onsen Hotel Hanaya

Nagano / Ina / ryokan

hotel fee
JPY from 16,700
address
530-1 Chisato, Achi Village, Shimoina District Nagano
access
30 minutes by bus from Iida Station
Staying time
15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など

Staying in Achi Village will be a shining memory for the two of them

Cherry blossoms and the Milky Way in Komatsunagi, Achi Village Nagano

The beautiful starry sky of Achi village will make your precious day even brighter. If you look up at the starry sky and relax in the open-air bath together, you will be able to get the most healing. Every ryokan can enjoy high-quality onsen, so couples who work hard on a daily basis should also come here to soothe their fatigue. Please visit Achi Village to spend a luxurious time just the two of you.

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